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Visiting Nanaimo, Canada


Vancouver Island's second-largest city is a picturesque oceanfront town with fabulous mountain views and a busy harbor. Home to events like the harbor's Bathtub Race, the city of 75,000 offers... more » Vancouver Island's second-largest city is a picturesque oceanfront town with fabulous mountain views and a busy harbor. Home to events like the harbor's Bathtub Race, the city of 75,000 offers outdoor opportunities from full-moon kayaking to golfing. Boat-fresh seafood graces tables at an ever-increasing number of restaurants. This gateway to island adventures is easily reached by fast ferry or floatplane from downtown Vancouver or by scheduled ferries from Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen. « less

Traveller Advice on Nanaimo

40 Hotels & Accommodations

4 Things to Do

186 Restaurants

Before You Go

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
46°F 7°C
35°F 1°C
7 in 19 cm
Dec
41°F 5°C
31°F 0°C
8 in 20 cm
Jan
42°F 5°C
32°F 0°C
6 in 16 cm
Feb
45°F 7°C
31°F 0°C
5 in 13 cm
Mar
48°F 8°C
34°F 1°C
5 in 12 cm
Apr
55°F 12°C
38°F 3°C
2 in 6 cm

Reviews you can trust

Travelodge Nanaimo Vancouver Island

7 Nov 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

This was our second time at this Hotel and both times we have been very pleased. We travel with our dogs and we are made welcome from the minute we walk in until we leave, Unlike some Places that...more

Long Lake Waterfront B&B

5 of 5 stars
Saskatoon
7 Nov 2009

This bed and breakfast is probably one of the best we have ever stayed in. The Madrona suite is spacious, quiet and simply gorgeous with an incredible view of Long Lake. We felt like royalty during...more

Copper Kettle B & B

5 of 5 stars
Vancouver
7 Nov 2009

This is a cozy home that Fiona and Maurice have beautifully restored. They are wonderful hosts - very friendly and generous. I learned to look forward to icecream for breakfast (a treat with a...more

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